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SINGAPORE: Singapore will embark on a two-year trial for electricity imports from Peninsular Malaysia, according to the Energy Market Authority (EMA).
“To meet our commitments on climate change, it is necessary to change the way Singapore produces and uses energy.
“Leveraging regional power grids for cleaner energy resources is a strategy to further diversify Singapore’s power supply,” EMA said on its website.
He said the test aims to evaluate and refine the technical and regulatory frameworks for importing electricity to Singapore.
“This would help facilitate larger-scale imports from the region in the future.”
EMA said it planned to issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) in March for 100 megawatts (MW) of electricity imports, accounting for about 1.5% of Singapore’s peak electricity demand.
According to the RFP, electricity imports could start in late 2021, through the existing electrical interconnector between Singapore and Malaysia.
EMA said that an importer will be selected through an open and competitive selection process.
Prospective importers will need to demonstrate their reliability, credibility and track record in supplying, their ability to secure demand from Singaporean consumers and manage the carbon production of the generation supply.
